Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-25-2012, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,029
Are you licensed for 8?
In my state - you...
Are you licensed for 8?
In my state - you are initially licensed for 6 (any age) with only being able to have 3 children under two at any time with one being 15 months old and walking. You must...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-25-2012, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,563
Solandia
I was thinking about the whole play...
Solandia
I was thinking about the whole play pen thing...I know mine would fit through the play room entrance - but would have to test it on the kitchen one to be sure. I have a dual stroller - so...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-25-2012, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,563
I know I can get the variance - she sent me the...
I know I can get the variance - she sent me the paper work. But I need to explain in detail in writing how I would go about getting multiple infants out of my home (as well as the others in my care)...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-25-2012, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,563
Variance For Multiple Infants ~
Hey guys
Not sure how the other states are but in mine - you can not have more than three children under 2 and one must be 15 months and walking.
However we can get a variance for this..I was...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-16-2012, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,949
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-16-2012, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,608
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-16-2012, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,099
My husband has always yelled at me for "giving...
My husband has always yelled at me for "giving advice" However....my clients are warned at the interview..I am pretty blunt! If you ask me a question expect the answer in truth!! This also applies to...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-16-2012, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,099
Lawn chair - giggle as helping unless of course...
Lawn chair - giggle as helping unless of course she was hurting herself..then horror sets in
I am very strict (in general) I know children are smarter than we give them credit for so I do not give...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-16-2012, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,839
I do either breakfast or AM snack - one or the...
I do either breakfast or AM snack - one or the other! But not both due to time issues such as yours. They are usually served between 8:45 and 9:45 depending on which and what I am serving.
All kids...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-16-2012, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,099
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-16-2012, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,494
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-16-2012, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,949
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-16-2012, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,949
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-16-2012, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,949
Blackcat - that is what I was hoping for!!...
Blackcat - that is what I was hoping for!! Quality time with Family! The majority of these kids DO NOT know what that is. And it shows when they play and talk about their parents.
I had sent an...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-16-2012, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,426
Oddly enough my kids generally (except the...
Oddly enough my kids generally (except the little,little ones) do stuff like that as soon as I say it. They know they are getting food or an activity and get excited for it.
I always do it as a...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-16-2012, 06:32 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,949
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-16-2012, 06:11 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,118
eeek I had one like that a few years back...
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eeek I had one like that a few years back...
My clients know as well as the kids have learned...Mom here or not...if you break a rule that requires a time out...I will put you there and Mom will...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-16-2012, 06:05 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,615
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-16-2012, 05:54 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,949
Thoughts On Perks For Kids And Parents Alike
Ok so in my area - you pay for childcare whether you use it or not! This is for vacations, days off, illness etc. It is a standard across the board for homes or centers. There is a very low amount...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-14-2012, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,990
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-11-2012, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,525
Christian Mother ~
I am so sorry it will be...
Christian Mother ~
I am so sorry it will be your last week with them. For years I have always had mostly GREAT clients with only typical complaints as a provider lol..this time around I seem so...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-11-2012, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,119
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-11-2012, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 13,660
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-11-2012, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,525
What A Group..Anything Positive?
So I was thinking..this is the worst group of clients I have EVER had in one shot!!
There are always one fruit loop in the bunch but I have something negative to say about everyone this time...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-11-2012, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,144
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-11-2012, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,034
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-11-2012, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,479
I personally do not allow any child to be here...
I personally do not allow any child to be here longer than 10 hours each day - 12 hours holy moly!!!! That is FAR too long for a child :( When exactly do you get family time, better yet when does...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-11-2012, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,063
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-10-2012, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 6,147
Views: 700,364
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-10-2012, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 6,147
Views: 700,364
You are very welcome!!!! :) Potty training (or...
You are very welcome!!!! :) Potty training (or learning as we are instructed to use LOL) is a touchy and frustrating subject. Some kids get it NO problem and others like the control of it. Every one...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-10-2012, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 6,147
Views: 700,364
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-10-2012, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,503
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Forum: Curriculum
05-10-2012, 05:54 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,638
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Forum: Daycare and Taxes
05-10-2012, 05:32 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,045
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
05-10-2012, 05:17 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,355
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
05-09-2012, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,355
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-09-2012, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,271
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-09-2012, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,271
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-09-2012, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,666
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-09-2012, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,618
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-09-2012, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,666
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
05-09-2012, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,355
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-09-2012, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,317
For years I had $1 per minute for late pick ups...
For years I had $1 per minute for late pick ups according to contract. I was always pretty lenient if they called to let me know. However it has been abused by SO many that my new rules are $1 per...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-09-2012, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,220
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-09-2012, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,257
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-09-2012, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,257
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-09-2012, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,257
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Forum: Parents and Guardians Forum
05-09-2012, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,355
Closings....
There is SO much debate over home day cares closing and the Parent must pay. Providers "usually" stick together on this topic and 50% of parents stick together against the provider.
Parents...in...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-09-2012, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,598
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-09-2012, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,811
Weekend care in my opinion should be FAR more...
Weekend care in my opinion should be FAR more than normal week day fee. I do not know what your rates are in your area - however a normal babysitter here would charge $10 and up per hour for weekend...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-09-2012, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,945
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-09-2012, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,341
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-08-2012, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,885
Daisy go through this ALL the time!!
In fact...
Daisy go through this ALL the time!!
In fact last month I myself closed early on a Monday so I could get into the doctors because I thought I had strep..(I only closed to go because I was in so much...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-08-2012, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,198
Oh my goodness so not alone! I have one now and...
Oh my goodness so not alone! I have one now and have had for 3 years that the voice of the child makes me cringe. The child does not "talk" the child whines..everything!!!
Food is always an issue -...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-07-2012, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,053
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-07-2012, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,287
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-07-2012, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,287
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-07-2012, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,287
If it was only a week's pay - i would not waste...
If it was only a week's pay - i would not waste my time really. But I am one of those people that can not stand wasted time either LOL Even sitting on the couch staring at a tv is wasted time to me...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-07-2012, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,389
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-07-2012, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,287
I agree 100% with Cheerful - NEVER mix pleasure...
I agree 100% with Cheerful - NEVER mix pleasure with business EVER...that is one thing I have refused from the get go. I have plenty of friends that want to either send their kids to me or have me...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-07-2012, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,389
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-07-2012, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,831
well said! I think that seems to be the...
well said! I think that seems to be the issue..they just see it as a babysitter :(
I talked with a friend that has a child in a home daycare - she is my set you straight kind of friend that always...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-07-2012, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,758
oh goodness I went through that and still do...
oh goodness I went through that and still do occasionally!!! After conversation after conversation with the parents I found out that at 2 yrs old..the parents were doing one or all of the...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-07-2012, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,137
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-07-2012, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,177
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-07-2012, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,831
it is sad and extremely frustrating!!!
I have a...
it is sad and extremely frustrating!!!
I have a stainless steel too :( We (my own kids and the DC kids) cover the sides top to bottom LOL
I also have a cork board - the DC kids ALWAYS make me stuff...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-07-2012, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,831
I just read through some posts on here - and it...
I just read through some posts on here - and it amazes me how many there are like this. i just do not understand it!!
It makes me sad for the children!!! They are so proud of the work they complete...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-07-2012, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,802
LOL mac60!!
My husband used to think my job...
LOL mac60!!
My husband used to think my job was easy - and did not understand why i was stressed half the time. On top of that i have three of my own!
He started having days off during the week...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-07-2012, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,831
Meeko
Thank you so much - glad I am not alone!!...
Meeko
Thank you so much - glad I am not alone!! I too did the "nothing" for a week as well as no posting updates for a MONTH on my page to see if anyone said anything. Sadly no one did. It honestly...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-07-2012, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,719
I have had my entire website (minus pictures)...
I have had my entire website (minus pictures) copied by a so called professional for one of their clients. The provider lived one state over and apparently did not proof the site since they even...
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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum
05-07-2012, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,831
Frustrated ;0(
Hey everyone - I am not new here but created a new registration to hide the real me of course ;)
I am writing today because I have become beyond frustrated with the parents. I have had most of the...
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